X-H2vs OM-1 IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II
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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II

Which should you buy?

High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

↓ Full specifications below

X-H2 (2022)

  • You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
  • You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
  • You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup

OM-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2 (2022)OM-1 II (2024)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £1,399 £1,499 £1,999
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 40.2MP 20.4MP 20.0MP
Video 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life ~680 shots (CIPA) ~520 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 561g body only 599g body only
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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